Question 1 (This question has four parts (a), (b), (c) and (d))

In March 2021, ASX-listed company Computershare Ltd (CPU) raised $835M through a renounceable rights issue.

(a) Is this an example of a primary or secondary market transaction? Justify your classification.

(b) Was this transaction carried out in the money or capital market? Justify your classification by explaining what distinguishes these two markets.

(c) Was Computershare undertaking direct or indirect financing? Justify your answer.

(d) Explain whether Computershare is a surplus or deficit unit in this instance.